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Why I Love High School Sports

Changing the Game Project

Two weeks ago, my son TJ’s (#9 above with his senior teammates) high school soccer career came to an end in a state playoff game, culminating a week of highs and lows for me, of beginnings and endings, of joy and pain. All of those things come together in high school sports and that’s why I love them.

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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

In March 2024, I was lucky enough to be named the 2024 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year! I’ll share some of those details in this article, and maybe you’ll find a few ideas for sharing lifetime sports with your students. Rock climbing at LEF Climbing gym in Lexington, KY.

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Cooperative Invasion (High School)

Open Phys Ed

This module does address development of movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports. The post Cooperative Invasion (High School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

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High School Graduation and Sport Championship Conflicts. Can’t They Be Avoided?

Physical Education Update

I see it happen every year – school officials scheduling their graduation ceremonies on the same evening as major sports championships. This year, for example, a local high school has scheduled its grad on the same Friday evening as the provincial soccer and track championships. Is it done on purpose?

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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

SHAPE America

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. It’s Official.

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High School Varsity Sports as the Pinnacle: The Role of Youth, JV, and Travel Sports in Building the Ultimate Team

Better Coaching

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. The Pyramid of Athletic Development: Youth Sports as the Foundation Youth sports provide the initial building blocks for athletic skills, teamwork, and understanding the game.

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See all the 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards winners

USA Today

The 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards played out to perfection on Sunday night, with the national spotlight shining brightly on the best in high school sports from across the country.